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Spells and Sensibility
by K. L. Noone K. S. MurphyTheodore Burnett has never been a hero. He prefers comfort to combat-spells, and jam-slathered scones to muddy boots. Fortunately, as the youngest-ever head librarian at the Royal College of Wizardry, Theo can spend his days with books and bibliomancy in place of battle-magic or politics -- and in any case Napoleon’s been defeated and the war’s been won.But now there’s a wounded captain of the Magicians’ Corps in Theo’s library. And he needs Theo’s help. And Theo can never resist a mystery, especially when that mystery’s tall and tempting and handsome.Captain Henry Tourmaline, formerly of His Majesty’s Army and the Magicians’ Corps, requires assistance. He’s returned to London with scars on his body, soul, and heart -- war, after all, will do that to anyone. But one of those scars refuses to heal, a curse that’s slowly draining Henry’s magic and eventually his life. The physicians have no answers, so Henry turns to the College’s books ... and the College’s attractive head librarian. But the curse is unpredictable, and the last thing Henry wants is to drag someone else into the line of fire, particularly someone as kind and innocent and brilliant as Theo.Theo wants to save Henry. Henry wants to keep Theo safe. Together, perhaps they can do both ... while uncovering a perilous secret behind a spell, a deadly puzzle in the archives, and their own heart’s desires.
Spells for Lost Things
by Jenna Evans WelchFrom the New York Times bestselling author of Love & Gelato comes a poignant and romantic novel about two teens trying to find their place in the world after being unceremoniously dragged to Salem, Massachusetts, for the summer.Willow has never felt like she belonged anywhere and is convinced that the only way to find a true home is to travel the world. But her plans to act on her dream are put on hold when her aloof and often absent mother drags Willow to Salem, Massachusetts, to wrap up the affairs of an aunt Willow didn&’t even know she had. An aunt who may or may not have been a witch. There, she meets Mason, a loner who&’s always felt out of place and has been in and out of foster homes his entire life. He&’s been classified as one of the runaways, constantly searching for ways to make it back to his mom; even if she can&’t take care of him, it&’s his job to try and take care of her. Isn&’t it? Naturally pulled to one another, Willow and Mason set out across Salem to discover the secret past of Willow&’s mother, her aunt, and the ambiguous history of her family. During all of this, the two can&’t help but act on their natural connection. But with the amount of baggage between them—and Willow&’s growing conviction her family might be cursed—can they manage to hold onto each other?
Spells for the Dead (A Soulwood Novel #5)
by Faith HunterNell Ingram faces a dark magic with no known origin in the newest pulse-pounding paranormal procedural in the New York Times bestselling Soulwood series. Nell is a rookie PsyLED agent, using the powers she can channel from deep within the earth to solve paranormal crimes. Together with her team, she's taken on the direst magic and the most twisted foes. But she'll need to tap into every ounce of power she has for her newest case. Nell is called to the Tennessee mansion of a country music star and finds a disturbing scene—dead bodies rapidly decaying before everyone's eyes. The witch on her team, T. Laine, has never seen magic that can steal life forces like this. PsyLED needs to find this lethal killer fast. But when a paranormal-hating FBI agent tries to derail the investigation, and the dark magics begin to spiral out of control, they find themselves under attack from all sides.
Spells of a Supreme (Enchanted Academy #4)
by Evie WildeWhen Braedon and I catch a glimpse of the future, I see the evil Archmage Edius destroying the world, but Braedon sees my death…In order to gain Supreme status, my mates and I are transported to a new academy where we hope to master the five elements of magic.But the sinister Archmage invades my dreams and robs me of my self-confidence.Before I know it, all the progress I’ve made at the Enchanted Academy vanishes, and I’m back to functioning as a remedial level witch.If we’re able to work together and master the five elements, Dash, Oliver, Braedon, Kyler, and I may be able to vanquish Edius and finally get the happily ever after we crave.
Spells of the Heart (Legacy of Magick Series #7)
by Ellen DuganLove is a spell of the heart not easily broken... Being a Witch didn't guarantee that Autumn Bishop would stroll through life without any challenges. Sometimes it meant quite the opposite. Autumn has spent the last six months renovating her historic home, and it turns out that she's not alone in the bungalow. The ghost of her great-aunt Irene is also in residence, and the old girl has been having a field day frightening away any contractor who attempts to take on the renovations of "her" house. There's only one contractor who won't be put off by a haunted house, and that's Duncan Quinn. Out of options, Autumn agrees to hire her ex-because as a fellow practitioner there's no reason they can't simply be friends. And it certainly doesn't matter that he looks better than ever. However, the ghost has an agenda, and she's not above using magick to get her way. When Autumn tries a recipe from Irene's old cookbook, it yields surprising and sexy results. As Autumn and Duncan grow closer they uncover a secret, one that affects both of their legacies and could change the futures of the Bishop and the Drake families forever.
Spells & Stitches (The Sugar Maple Chronicle #4)
by Barbara BrettonIn the latest novel from the USA Today bestselling author, raising a baby is hard, but raising one with magical powers is even harder... Sugar Maple, Vermont, knitting store owner Chloe Hobbs couldn't be happier about her pregnancy. <P><P>But with the arrival of the town's newest resident, things are about to get a lot more magical.Baby Laria is six pounds, eleven ounces of perfect, and Chloe and Luke are over the moon. But when they learn that Laria takes after her mom in the sorcery department, it becomes clear that their baby might have more power than even a pro like Chloe can handle...
Spells, Strings, and Forgotten Things: A Novel (Sisters of Light and Shadow)
by Breanne RandallA cursed witch must team up with a rival coven leader to save her small town in this atmospheric tale of magic, love, and self-discovery—from the New York Times bestselling author of The Unfortunate Side Effects of Heartbreak and Magic.&“Breanne Randall is a phenomenon!&”—Sarah Addison Allen, New York Times bestselling author of Garden Spells&“Absolutely irresistible . . . I was enthralled!&”—Sarah Beth Durst, New York Times bestselling author of The SpellshopIn the small town of Gold Springs, Calliope Petridi and her two sisters carefully guard the secret of their magic and the price they must pay to practice it: memories. Luckily, all Calliope wants to do is forget: the mother who left without a trace, the sisters from whom she feels increasingly distant, and most of all, the way the love of her life shattered her heart two years ago.But when a mysterious evil awakens, the fragile thread that holds the sisters together breaks. As their magic slowly begins to fade, Calliope accidentally binds herself to the handsome leader of a rival coven infamous for their ruthless pursuit of power. Battling the sizzling chemistry with a man she can&’t trust, Calliope must confront memories of her past, family secrets, and ancient magic in order to protect the town and all she loves. But will she have anything left of herself?&“As sweet and spicy as a freshly baked ginger biscuit drizzled with honey, Spells, Strings, and Forgotten Things is witchy romantasy at its finest.&”—Bianca Marais, author of The Witches of Moonshyne Manor
Spells to Forget Us
by Aislinn BrophyA witch and a non-magical girl get stuck in an endless cycle of meet-cutes and breakups in this heart-stopping romantic young adult fantasy."A seamless, mind-bending exploration of love and identity that manages to completely re-invent the time-loop story....You&’ll never read a book quite like this again." —Mark Oshiro, #1 New York Times bestselling author of Into the LightLuna is a powerful witch. Known for her skills and feared for her temper, she&’s set to preserve her family&’s legacy by becoming the head of Boston&’s Witch Council—a job she does not want.Aoife is a non-magical girl. Raised under the lens of her influencer family, she&’s grown up in the public eye. Now she yearns for privacy—but knows her parents won&’t oblige.Just when they are at their lowest, Aoife and Luna find each other and start dating. As decreed by magic law, Luna casts a spell that will erase Aoife&’s memories of their history together if they ever break up. But when Aoife and Luna end things, it&’s both of them who forget . . . that is, until they meet again, fall for each other, and recover all the memories of their last attempt at dating.So begins the story of two star-crossed lovers who keep finding their way into each other&’s orbits, even as the universe pulls them apart. When they set out to break the cycle, will they be strangers forever or together at last?"A whirlwind of whimsical romance and examinations of autonomy and familial duty." —Jas Hammonds, award-winning author of We Deserve Monuments
The Spellshop
by Sarah Beth DurstThe Spellshop is Sarah Beth Durst’s romantasy debut–a lush cottagecore tale full of stolen spellbooks, unexpected friendships, sweet jams, and even sweeter love. Join Kiela the librarian and her assistant, Caz the sentient spider plant, as they navigate the low stakes market of illegal spellmaking and the high risk business of starting over.“Sarah Beth Durst is the hidden gem of the fantasy world.” —Book RiotKiela has always had trouble dealing with people. Thankfully, as librarian at the Great Library of Alyssium, she hasn’t had to.She and her assistant, Caz, a magically sentient spider plant, have spent the last eleven years sequestered among the empire’s most precious spellbooks, preserving their magic for the city’s elite. But when a revolution begins and the library goes up in flames, she and Caz save as many books as they can carry and flee to a faraway island Kiela was sure she’d never return to: her childhood home. Kiela hopes to lay low in the overgrown and rundown cottage her late parents left her and figure out a way to survive without drawing the attention of either the empire or the revolutionaries. Much to her dismay, in addition to a nosy—and very handsome—neighbor, she finds the town neglected and in a state of disrepair.The empire, for all its magic and power, has been neglecting for years the people who depend on magical intervention to maintain healthy livestock and crops. Not only that, but the very magic that should be helping them has been creating destructive storms that have taken a toll on the island. Due to her past role at the library, Kiela feels partially responsible for this, and now she’s determined to find a way to make things right: by opening the island’s first-ever secret spellshop. Her plan comes with risks—the consequence of sharing magic with commoners is death. And as Kiela comes to make a place for herself among the kind and quirky townspeople of her former home, she realizes that in order to make a life for herself, she must learn to break down the walls she has built up so high.Like a Hallmark rom-com full of mythical creatures and fueled by cinnamon rolls and magic, Sarah Beth Durst’s The Spellshop will heal your heart and feed your soul.At the Publisher's request, this title is being sold without Digital Rights Management Software (DRM) applied.
Spellweaver
by Lynn KurlandThe New York Times bestselling author returns to the Nine Kingdoms for another spellbinding story of magical romance. Ruith had long managed to ignore the magic in his veins, until aiding Sarah with her ill-fated quest forced him into places where his heritage was impossible to deny. Faced with an ever-increasing number of enemies who covet his power, Ruith must accept his birthright and gather his father's spells together so he can destroy them-or turn away and allow his father's evil to overcome the Nine Kingdoms. Now, Ruith and Sarah must rely on each other more than ever-for everything they value is at risk: the Nine Kingdoms, their lives...and their hearts.
Spencer (A Survivor Story #3)
by J. P. BarnabyA Survivor StoryIt's been nearly five years since Aaron woke up in the hospital so broken, he couldn't stand the sight of his own face. The flashbacks no longer dominate his life, but he's still unable to find intimacy with his lover, Spencer Thomas. With time, patience, and the support of his family, his therapist, and his loving partner, Aaron has figured out how to live again. The problem is, Spencer hasn't. His life has been on hold as he waits for the day he and Aaron can have a normal relationship. Hoping to move things forward for them both, he takes a job as a programmer in downtown Chicago, leaving Aaron alone. Reeling in the wake of Spencer's absence, Aaron receives another shock when his attackers are caught. Now, he must testify and verbalize his worst nightmare. Publicly reliving his trauma without Spencer at his side destroys his precarious control. But he finds someone who can understand and empathize in Jordan, who watched his brother cut down in a school shooting. With Spencer gone and the DA knocking at his door, Aaron seeks solace in Jordan, and Spencer will have to risk everything to hold on to Aaron's love.
Spencer's Bride
by Laura GordonTHE SPENCER BROTHERSShe was a beautiful bride...She should have been Drew Spencer's bride. But Joanna Caldwell had chosen another man...even though passion still flared between her and Drew. Silently Drew vowed one day he'd get her back....Joanna's marraige was not made in love, but in convenience. She'd turned her back on true love forever...for reasons no one else could ever know. But then her new husband disappeared and death threats became a fact of life...Joanna had nowhere to turn-except to Drew, the only man in whose arms she felt safe.THE SPENCER BROTHERSCole and Drew...heroes for hire.
Spencer's Child
by Joan KilbyA LITTLE SECRETThe first time he left without telling herThe second time she asked him to go...Meg McKenzie, a marine biology student with a passion for killer whales, is shocked to discover that Spencer Valiella is her thesis supervisor. Spencer is an old flame-the love of her life, actually, and, although he doesn't know it, the father of her son. They met and fell in love one summer while Meg was an undergraduate student...but then Spencer left.To the surprise of neither Meg nor Spencer, the intense feelings they had for each ofhter still exist, and when Spencer learns Meg had his child, they grow even stronger.But old demons plague him-that restlessness, that yearning, that need to be unattached. In spite of Spencer's great love for her and their son, Meg knows he has to leave.It takes a terrifying experience for Spencer to see that living with Meg and his son, loving and caring for them with abandon, is what will truly make him free.
Spencer's Forbidden Passion
by Brenda JacksonYOU HAVE FORTY-EIGHT HOURS TO BE MY WIFE. Millionaire deal-maker Spencer Westmoreland would bail out Chardonnay Russell's failing Napa Valley vineyard. And in return she'd bear his children. But she shouldn't dare hope Spencer would ever fall in love with her. Her only choice was to accept the arrogant businessman's proposal. But becoming Spencer's wife--in every way--set her body, her heart, on fire. And soon Chardonnay wanted what was strictly forbidden. . .
Spencer's Secret
by Laura GordonTHE SPENCER BROTHERS:COWBOYS FOR HIREReluctant Cowboy...Sarah Allen had married another man-but she'd never gotten over Logan Spencer. Now her husband's untimely death had brought Logan back to her Colorado ranch, searching for answers-and looking so much like her child it broke her heart....Secret Father?Could Sarah's little girl be Logan's daughter? If she was, then Sarah had kept a shattering secret. He'd come home to solve a murder, but he couldn't help thinking that home was not the rugged land he'd left behind, but Sarah and her child. Now finding the murderer was crucial-for if he didn't, his newfound family would be the killer's next target!
Spencer's Shadow
by Laura GordonTHE SPENCER BROTHERSIn the line of fire...Anne Osborne desperately needed a hero, but Cole Spencer didn't agree with his brother, Drew, that he was the only man for the job. He'd washed his hands of the bodyguard business after a bad judgment call had resulted in tragedy. But when he gazed into Anne's trusting blue eyes, he knew he'd go to the ends of the earth to protect this classy lady.Cole soon realized that the very people they should be able to rely on were their biggest threat. Her life was in danger if he didn't stay close. His heart was in danger if he did.THE SPENCER BROTHERS: Cole and Drew...heroes for hire.Look for Drew's story SPENCER'S BRIDE by Laura Gordon from Harlequin Intrigue in November!
Spencerville
by Nelson DeMilleAfter twenty-five years of working in the shadowy world of espionage Keith Landry is on his way home. Driving along the highway, humming a few bars of 'Homeward Bound', the twenty-five years' service he has given the US government are fast becoming a distant memory.He is safe. He is alone. And life has never felt sweeter as the signs for hometown Spencerville come into view.Keith Landry has promised himself no more violence, no more death. But a chance meeting with childhood sweetheart Annie Baxter makes it a promise he cannot keep.As passion is rekindled between them, jealousy flares. For Annie is married to a violent and sadistic bully: the man who runs Spencerville, Sheriff Baxter. And he won't tolerate any man near his wife. Especially Keith Landry.
Spend My Life with You
by Donna HillDescended from a legendary political dynasty, Lee Ann Lawson has been the glue that holds her sprawling clan together. But being primary caregiver has meant putting her own dreams on hold. Preston Graham is about to change all that. From the moment they meet-at an estate in Baton Rouge-Lee Ann can't stop thinking about the ambitious, seductive junior senator from Louisiana. All his life, Preston has focused on only one thing: rising up the political ladder. Marriage isn't even on the ballot. Until Lee Ann. The passion she arouses is hot, irresistible. . . ;and all-consuming. Can he convince the senator's daughter to toss her hat in the ring-by giving her heart to him and a love that comes only once in a lifetime?
Spend Rest of my Life with You: Volume 1 (Volume 1 #1)
by Mo YiranOnly in the dark, in the light of the night, was I a "princess."I had wandered and despaired, but then I had only one faith — to live.I thought my life was passing by in a hurry, but I met him.The man who claimed to love me and walk around in my life.It was also he who let me know the feeling of loving someone …
Spend Rest of my Life with You: Volume 2 (Volume 2 #2)
by Mo YiranOnly in the dark, in the light of the night, was I a "princess."I had wandered and despaired, but then I had only one faith — to live.I thought my life was passing by in a hurry, but I met him.The man who claimed to love me and walk around in my life.It was also he who let me know the feeling of loving someone …
Sperm Wars: Infidelity, Sexual Conflict, and Other Bedroom Battles
by Robin BakerThis classic work on the rules of sex -- updated for a new generation -- is still as provocative as the day it was published, providing simple explanations for any and all questions about what happens in the bedroom.Sex isn't as complicated as we make it. In Sperm Wars, evolutionary biologist Robin Baker argues that every question about human sexuality can be explained by one simple thing: sperm warfare. In the interest of promoting competition between sperm to fertilize the same egg, evolution has built men to conquer and monopolize women while women are built to seek the best genetic input on offer from potential sexual partners.Baker reveals, through a series of provocative fictional scene, the far-reaching implications of sperm competition. 10% of children are not fathered by their "fathers;" over 99% of a man's sperm exists simply to fight off all other men's sperm; and a woman is far more likely to conceive through a casual fling than through sex with her regular partner.From infidelity, to homosexuality, to the female orgasm, Sperm Wars turns on every light in the bedroom. Now with new material reflecting the latest research on sperm warfare, this milestone of popular science will still surprise, entertain, and even shock.
Spezzando la Maledizione - Il compagno reale di Raven
by Aj TiptonIn un magico regno lontano, vivevano principi maledetti, donne guerriere e potenti magie. Rompendo la Maledizione è una rivisitazione viziosa de La Bella Addormentata dove gli eroi sono diventati eroine, e niente è come sembra. Il bellissimo Principe Nathan è condannato. Maledetto da bambino a cadere in un sonno eterno il giorno del suo ventesimo compleanno, crede che una vita breve ed isolata sia tutto ciò a cui si possa aspirare. Con così poco tempo a disposizione, vuole solo divertirsi con la sua migliore amica, un uccello parlante di nome Raven. Raven non è ciò che sembra. Tentatrice dispettosa, Raven è il braccio destro dello stesso stregone maligno che ha dannato Nathan da bambino. Maledetta ad essere una donna di notte, ed un uccello di giorno, Raven ancora pensa di avere tutto ciò che le serve: un bellissimo amante semi-cattivo, un migliore amico favoloso, ed una fornitura infinita di marachelle. Quando uno dei suoi piani mette la vita di Nathan a rischio, dovrà mostrare i suoi veri sentimenti per lui per salvarlo. Raven cambierà i suoi modi subdoli? O il tempo è scaduto per entrambi? Questa spinta rivisitazione de La Bella Addormentata include leggero bondage, stregoni ubriachi, ed un amore abbastanza forte da sconfiggere anche la più forte delle maledizioni. Questo libro AUTONOMO fa parte della serie “Favole Sexy di Cambio Genere” che si può leggere in ogni ordine. Non ci sono finali in sospeso, ed ognuno finisce come dovrebbe: per sempre felici e contenti.
Sphinx: from Pianos and Flowers (A Vintage Short)
by Alexander McCall SmithIn this short story from Alexander McCall Smith&’s Pianos and Flowers, inspired by a photograph from the Times of London archive, a young woman finds unexpected love while perusing Egyptian antiquities. With his indomitable charm, Alexander McCall Smith takes us behind the lens to explore the hidden life behind this photograph—a love lost and then found again—and in so doing reveals the humanity in us all.
Spice
by Seressia GlassTemptation comes in many flavors... Nadia Spiceland works in the business of temptation. The confections she crafts at the Sugar and Spice Bakery and Café lure in the locals. But one customer is interested in more than just her delectable sticky buns... Kane Sullivan teaches human sexuality at the nearby college, where coeds are clamoring for seats in his lectures. Nadia is reluctant to his advances, yet she also has needs. Who better to fulfill them than the man who's referred to as "Dr. Sex" by his female students? Soon Kane creates a hunger in Nadia that nothing can satiate. It weakens her, and that's something she cannot risk. Not again. But Kane's masterful touch might just be powerful enough to melt her heart--and free her to trust again... MATURE AUDIENCE
Spice
by Lilah SuzanneAs writer of the popular sex advice advice column, Simon Beck has an answer to every relationship question his readers can throw at him. When it comes to his own life, the answers are a little more elusive--until computer troubles introduce him to the newest and cutest member of his companys iT support team. Simon may be charmed by Benjis sweet and unassuming manner, but will he find the answer to the one relationship question he has never been able to solve: How to know when hes met Mr. Right?